Mid Level Staff Designer Jobs
Mid level staff designer jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, advocate for design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates through daily work. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Google, and Black & Veatch hiring at this level now.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
- Experience in product design or UX/UI animation.
- Experience with Generative AI.
- Experience with Adobe creative suit.
- Experience using UX industry tools such as Figma.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
- 4 years of experience leading design projects.
- 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
- Experience with 3D and vector animation (Lottie).
About the job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s Motion Designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that consistently elevate the Google brand. They help people make sense of their world by choreographing experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative.
Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a Motion Designer, you’ll apply your passion for animation to simplify complex interactions and solve challenging design problems. You’ll help define and implement Google’s motion design language and you’ll think critically about how motion reinforces Google’s UX brand, enhances interactivity, and delights our users.
US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Work with product managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to create motion mocks and define system patterns that enhance the Android user experience.
- Drive consensus and influence the design decisions of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Partner with content designers and researchers to evaluate design directions and up-level quality.
- Leverage AI tools to build interactive prototypes and multiplying solutions.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
- Experience in product design or UX/UI animation.
- Experience with Generative AI.
- Experience with Adobe creative suit.
- Experience using UX industry tools such as Figma.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
- 4 years of experience leading design projects.
- 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
- Experience with 3D and vector animation (Lottie).
About the job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s Motion Designers collaborate with cross-functional partners to create desirable and relevant product experiences that consistently elevate the Google brand. They help people make sense of their world by choreographing experiences that feel fluid, natural, and informative.
Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a Motion Designer, you’ll apply your passion for animation to simplify complex interactions and solve challenging design problems. You’ll help define and implement Google’s motion design language and you’ll think critically about how motion reinforces Google’s UX brand, enhances interactivity, and delights our users.
US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Work with product managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to create motion mocks and define system patterns that enhance the Android user experience.
- Drive consensus and influence the design decisions of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Partner with content designers and researchers to evaluate design directions and up-level quality.
- Leverage AI tools to build interactive prototypes and multiplying solutions.
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell4
- Google3
- Black & Veatch3
- Affirm2
- Mudflap2
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- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Science & Research3
- Artificial Intelligence3
- Manufacturing2
Mid Level Staff Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff designer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, shaped the design direction, and delivered measurable outcomes without being closely managed. Tailor your portfolio to show end-to-end work across research, concepting, and final delivery. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can run a project, not just contribute to one.
Which companies hire mid level staff designers?
Companies hiring mid level staff designers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Google, and Black & Veatch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers in-house product teams, agency studios, and large enterprises with dedicated design functions building out their core design staff.
Are there remote mid level staff designer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid roles are well represented at this level. About 50% of mid level staff designer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how design teams have normalized distributed work. Filtering for remote options on Migrate Mate will surface current openings that match your preferred setup.
How do I move up to a mid level staff designer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening your craft and taking on progressively larger ownership. Focus on leading defined features rather than just completing assigned tasks, documenting your design rationale, and seeking feedback from senior designers. Measurable impact on product outcomes, along with some experience guiding a peer or intern, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff designers?
Mid Level staff designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in mid level designers because they have mature product organizations that need experienced individual contributors who can work autonomously without requiring constant senior oversight.